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International Finance

FIN
210

Examines the basics of the foreign exchange market and exchange rate determination. The course will discuss creating and adjusting currency positions covering hedging, currency options, forecasting of exchange rates and the principals of parity. Topics covered include the balance of payments, past and present international monetary arrangements, the role of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, import and export financing, financial management of the multinational firm, the international money market and Macroeconomic policy in an Open Economy.